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Sonata in C Major, No. 1 for flute and piano, Op. 74
Sonata in C Major, No. 1 for flute and piano, Op. 74
F.J. Haydn: Sonata in C Major, No. 1 for flute and piano, Op. 74 was written in 1793, originally as the String Quartet in C Major, Op. 74, No. 1 (Hob. III:72). The piece is dedicated to Count Anton Georg Apponyi.
The arrangement for flute (or violin) and piano was likely produced shortly after the quartet's publication, a common practice in the late 18th century to increase the popularity of chamber works.
The year 1793 falls between Haydn's two successful, highly lucrative trips to London (1791–1792 and 1794–1795). During this time, Haydn was enjoying international fame and was no longer strictly confined to the musical tastes of the Esterházy court.
The Opus 74 quartets are part of a group known as the "Apponyi" quartets, characterized by a symphonic, grand style designed for large concert halls rather than private chambers, reflecting his experience in London.
Haydn Franz Joseph
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer who is known for his symphonies and string quartets, sometimes referred as the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet". Haydn wrote several more concertos for flute (e.g. Flute concerto in D Major, VIIf: 1, composed in 1780) which unfortunately were lost.
Haydn’s musical career took off when the director of music of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna heard him singing while visiting young boy’s native village Hainburg. Spent nine years as chorister Haydn continued as a freelance musician and mostly self-taught music theory and composition by studying works of C.P.E.Bach. Gradually gaining success as a composer, Haydn was employed by Baron Fürnberg for whom he composed his first set of string quartets which became the turning point of his career. The growing demand for his music and performances landed him Kapellmeister position at the court of Count Morzin where he composed his first symphonies.
In 1761 Haydn was offered to join Vice-Kapellmeister work at Prince Paul Esterházy where he quickly took over all main musical activities. From that time on he spent the most of his life at Eszterháza palace (now in Fertőd, Hungary). Staring from 1790s Haydn was able to travel more, mostly to London where his music became very popular or Vienna where he moved in 1795. During one of his travels to London Haydn met the young Beethoven in Bonn and persuaded him to come to Vienna to study with him.